- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chula Vista, CA
Palomar Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Palomar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060861000871
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palomar Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #35 of 42
- elementary schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Palomar Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palomar Elementary ranks #35 of 42 elementary schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
District: Chula Vista Elementary · California
NCES ID 060861000871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Palomar Elementary grew from 305 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 060861000871 · Chula Vista, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 24.5:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students)
Palomar Elementary grew from 305 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Palomar Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wolf Canyon El
Wolf Canyon Elementary
954 students
- Camarena (Enri
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
889 students
- Hedenkamp (Ann
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
855 students
- Salt Creek Ele
Salt Creek Elementary
835 students
- Veterans Eleme
Veterans Elementary
832 students
- This school 319
Palomar Elementary
319 students
What this shows Palomar Elementary reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palomar Elementary compares
Palomar Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.6%
Two or More 5.0%
White 4.4%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Palomar Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chula Vista Elementary reports $15,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palomar Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salt Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palomar Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Chula Vista
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Feaster (Mae L.) Charter
Standard public school
1,095 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Wolf Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
954 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Discovery Charter
Standard public school
945 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Vista Charter
Standard public school
911 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
Standard public school
889 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
Standard public school
855 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palomar Elementary
How many students attend Palomar Elementary?
Palomar Elementary has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chula Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palomar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palomar Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palomar Elementary?
62.3% of students at Palomar Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palomar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Palomar Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palomar Elementary?
Palomar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Palomar Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Palomar Elementary ranks #35 of 42 elementary schools in Chula Vista, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chula Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Chula Vista Elementary?
Besides Palomar Elementary, Chula Vista Elementary also operates Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students), Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary (889 students), and Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary (855 students). See the Chula Vista Elementary district page for the complete list.